Pen or pencil name clip



E. R. JOHNSON PEN 0R PENCIL NAME CLIP Filed July :3.` 1926 Nov. 23 1926.1,607,894

Nov. 23 1926. 1,607,894-l E. R. JOHNSON PEN oa PENCIL NAME CLIP` FiledJuly s. 1926 y 2 sheets-sheet 2 only in Patented Nov. '23, 1926.

`EARL R. JOHNSON, 0F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

OFFICE.

Parton PENCIL Naumann,v

Application led July 3, 1926. Serial No. 120,307.

My invention in 'general relates to a clip, r

and more particularly to a name clip, especially adapted Jfor use inconnection with pens and pencils.

I am aware thatJ clips for pens and pencils are available at the presenttime which arev adapted to have inserted therein a printed slip such asa small calendar insert. Such clips, however, are not very satisfactorydue to the construction of their frame. Then too, it is diliicult toreplace the paper inserts in the frame of such a clip.

Also, the calendar clips as they'are usually called, cannot be employedasa frame for a name plate', or the like, since they are not constructedfor that purpose and are usually l comparatively small in slze.

I propose to provide a novel frame construction adapted to receive aninsert such as a name plate, or the like, and once the insert isplacedthercin to retain prevent it from falling out though'the frame isturned upside down.

The novel frame construction of my inventionis illustrated in the formof a clip particularly adapted for use in connection with pensandpencils. Several forms of this clip are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, but it is of course to be understood that the invention is notto be limited thereby, but

so far as defined by the scope and spirit of the appended claims.

Furthermore, the entire clip construction of my invention is made of asingle or unitary mechanical construction comprising essentially only aApunching 5 from a blank of metalliematerial which can be veryeconomically manufactured, especially in large quantities.

Other objects and advantagesof my invention will more fully appear. fromthe fol-v lowing-detailed description taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings which illustrate several embodiments thereof, and

, pencil;

in which Figure 1 is a front View of a clip embodying the features of myinvention applied to a Figure 2 is a rear view ofthe clip shown inFigure 1, the pencil being shown in dotted lines;

Figure 3 is a sectional view'taken on sub'-- 3--3 of Fig. 1,illustrating the construction of the clip;

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4.-4 Figure 1, lookingdownwardly;

stantially the line the insert and to` reference character kintroducedinto the frame,

Figure 5 isa view of a modiied form of clip in position on a pencil;

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on the line-G ot' Figure 7, lookingdownwardly;

Figure 7 isl a view partly in section taken von the`li-ne 7;-7 of Figure5, looking in they direction indicated by the arrows;

' Figure is a front view of a modified form of chp applied to a fountainpen. cap;l

Figure 9 is a rear view of the clip shown in Figure 8, the fountain pencap being illus'- trated in dotted lines;

Figure 10 is a sectional view taken on substantially the line 10-10 ofFigure 8, lookin r in thedirection indicated by the arrows;

Figure 11 is a sectional view taken'on the line 11-11y of Figure'S,looking downwardly; and

Figure 12 is a view partly in section taken on the line 12-12 of Figure8, looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, in which likereference numeralsdesignate similar parts throughout the several views, 10 denotesgenerally a main frame portion adapted to co-operatewith an article,such as a. pencil 11. This main frame portion 1() is provided' with apair of side flaps or flanges 12 and 13which are bentvovcr the mainportion 10,to aid in defining a peripheral groove, indicated generallyby the 14. Associated with one end of the main portion 10 is an endflange or flap 15 which extends over the portion "10. This flap 15 isspaced from the ends of the two side flaps 12 and 13 forming a space orslot 16 through whichv an insert may bc as will be dcscribed more indetail hereinafter.

The other end ofthe portion 10 is pro' vided with a pair of oppositeside flanges 17 and -18 which are, spaced from the side anges'12 and 13.Also, the end of the portion 10 adjacent the flanges 17 and 18 isprovided with an end flange-orlap 19 which extends over the portion 10.vThis flap 19 is separated from the ends of the two side flaps 17 and 18by means of a small space or slot 20. This slot 20 is adapted to serve asimilar purpose to that of the slot 16.

The portion 10 is provided with a pair of laterally extending ears orbands 22 and 23A positioned between the fiaps4 or flanges 17 and 18 andthe ia'nges 12 land 13. These bands 22 and 23 areformed integral withtne main portion 10 and2 are adapted to resilient- I ly grip the'body ofthe pencil 11 for the purpose of securing the frame thereto. Each ofthese bands 22 and 23 is preferably arcuate in shape so as to enable itto lit around the periphery of the pencil. Of course, it; is to beunderstood that although the pencillis illustratedl as being hexagonalin cross section (F igure et) .it may be made of a circular or anyother-suitable shape without deviat- -in'gl from the features of myinvention.

The portion 10 is also provided with a depressed portion which is formedby slitting the portion l0` andL depressing the portion intermediate theslits. yThis .depressed portion 25 is adapted to co-operate with thepencil to grip an article sucli as a pocket flap, or .the like. In otherwords, this portion 25 in reality constitutes a clipfor the pencil. Thusit will be seen that the novel device which I have. devised is acombination name plate and clip.

The frame is adapted to have'introduced therein a transparent sheet 26which may be made ofv any suitable material, such for example` asCelluloid. This sheet serves as a protective covering for a name plateor card 27. Thus the plates 26 and 27 may be inserted into theperipheral groove 14 from f' either end of the frame through the meansol the previously described slots 16 and 20. These slots 16 and 20permit the cards to be inserted with facility in the frame. Also thefiat flanges 15 and 19 serve to pre-vent the endwise displacement ot'the cards in the frame, even when the pencil is inverted.

The card 27, as shown in Figure 1, may be provided with any suitabledata such, for example, as the name of the owner of the pencil. Also,this card may be used for advertising purposes if it is so desired.

In Figures 5, 6 and 7 I have illustrateda modified form of my invention.This forni of the invention presents a much better ap-. pearance due tothe construction of the frame.' The face 30 of this frame is rectangularin shape and is provided with a rectangular opening 31. Formed integralwith/ the face 30 are a plurality of side flaps 33, 34, and 36. The pairof flaps 33 and 34 are l separated by a space from the flaps 35 and 36in much the same manner'as are the flaps in the form illustrated inFigure 1. The tace 30 is also provided with end flaps or flanges 38 and39 which are spaced from thcl 10 in the construction shown in Figure 1.

associated side flaps by means of openings or slots 41 and 42,respectively. Thus it will be seen that this form of my invention issubstantially of an open construction and does not have a flat face,such as the face Also the flanges or flaps in the construction shown inFigure 5 are positioned on the pencil side of the frame, or in otherwords on the -side opposite to that of the flanges shown in Figure l.This results 1n the in the same manner as those inserted in the y frameof the modification shown in Figure 1. The frame is also provided with a*pairA of varcuate shaped. laterally extending band members 22 and 23which serve to clamp the frame tof the pencil 11.

In Figures 8,9, 10,-11 and 12 Ihave illus-- trated a modification of myinvention asiociated with a fountain pen cap 40. The cap 40 includes theusual type of clip 41". The frame or name plate shown in this form ot'the invention is substantially like that illustrated in Figure 5, withthe exception that it is made somewhat larger in order to enable it tofit the pen properly. Also, by making the frame somewhat larger thecards inserted therein are adapted to have morey information printedthereon. In Figure 8 I have illustrated the card 27" as having the nameand address of the owner of the pen thereon. ,This insert may beprotected transparent plate by the usual Celluloid or 26 (Figure 11).

The frame includes va rectangular face portion 30 having a rectangularaperture 3l (Figure l1). Formed integral with the face 30 are aplurality of side flanges or flaps 33', 34', 9" and 36'. These Hanges.are positioned on the pencil side of the frame or name plate so as tocause the name flange to present a s qldistantially flat appearance tothe eye; The ends of the frame are provided with the usual ends ofianges 38 and i 39 separated from the associated side`flanges by meansof sloti or spaces 41 and 42 re-Av spectively. These slots 41. and 42permit of the ready insertion of the cards inthe frame. Furthermore, theframe has formed. integral therewith a pair of arcuate shaped bandsextending laterally therefrom and adapted to clamp the plate to the penholder cap 40. I have designated these bands by the reference characters22 and 23". As shown in Figure 10, the clip 41 extends downwardly overthe ends of `the two` laty erally extending bands. v

From the foregoing it will be readily obvious that my device is notlimited to pen.

cils, but may be also usedto advantage in 4connection with fountainpens.l Moreover.-

although I have illustrated several forms of my invention` the inventionis not to hev limited thereby, but only in so far as defined by thespirit and scope of the appended claims.

I claim 1. Asan article of manufacture, a frame, includin'gaperipheralslot ada ted to receive an insert, said slot beingde turned back overthe frame, the Hap at one ed byV flaps the insert from being vWith oneend of sai end of said frame being spaced .from the associated sideflaps so as to permit of the ready insertion of av card in the saidframe, said end flap 'being adapted to prevent the insert from fallingfromV the frame when same is turned upside down, and lateral extensionsformed integral with the side of thc frame and adapted to secure saidframe to an article such as a pencil.

2. As an article of manufacture, a frame including a peripheral grooveadapted to res ceivean insert, vsaid groove being defined by peripheralflanges vturned back on portions of said frame, said flanges includingside vand end flanges,the flange associated With lone end of said framebeing spaced from the ends of the associated side flanges to form a slotthrough which the insertmay be readily introduced into the peripheralgroove, said end flange serving to prevent the. insert from beingdisplaced from-the frame When the same in inverted and fastening meansconnected to thel fra-me forenabling it to be'fastened to anarticle suchas al rod or the like. v

3. As an article'of-manufacturea frame including a peripheral grooveadapted to receive an insert, said groove being defined by peripheralflanges turned back on portions of said frame, said flanges includingside and end flanges, the flange' associated frame being spaced from theends of the associated side anges to form a slot through which theinsert may bel readily' introduced into the peripheral groove, said endflange serving to preventl displaced from the frame when the same is ofcooperating lateral the sides ofthe frame adapted to cooperate --Withthe frame to secure the frame to an article such as a pencil.

' 4. As an article of manufacture, a frame including a peripheral grooveadapted toreceive an insert, said groove being defined by peripheralflanges turned back on portions of said frame, said flanges includingside and end flanges, the flange associated with one end of said framebeing spaced from the ends ofthe associated side flanges to form a slotthrough which the insert may be 'readily introduced into the peripheralgroove, said end flange serving to -prevent the insert from beingdisplaced from the frame when the same 1s inverted, and means .formedintegral with the. frame for enabling it tobe detachably fastened to aencil, or the like,said frame having the anges positioned on the pencilside so as to present a substantially flat and smooth appearance.

5,. As an article of manufacture, a frame lincluding a peripheral grooveadapted tolflap, or the lik inverted, and a pair l ears extending fromreceive an insert, said groove being defined by peri heral' flangesturned back on ortions o said frame, said flangesy inclu ing 6 side andend flanges, theflange associated with one end of said vframe beingspaceqd from the ends of the associated side flangesv v to form .a slotthrough which the insert may be readily` introduced into the peripheralgroove, said end flangeserving to prevent the-insert from beingdisplaced from the frame When the same is inverted, means formedintegral with the frame for ena?` bling it to be detachably fastened toa pencil,

lor thelike, and a projection formed integral with .the frame forcooperating with thev article to enable it to be fastened to some-lthing else, such as a pocket flap or the like.

6. As an article of manufacture, a frame for carrynig cards having meansfor enabling it to be detachably fastened to a pencil,

or the like, and a projection formed Within the dimensions of the framefor co-operating with the article and to .enable it to be S5 fastened tosomething else, such as a pocket e. A 7. As an article of manufacture,an insert carrying member having band portions formed integral therewithfor enabling it J0 to be detachably fastened to a pencil, or the like,and a depressed portion punchedfrom said member adapted to cooperatewith vthe article to enable it to be fastened to something else, saidmember having a slot for enabling an insert to be readily introducedtherein and including means for preventing the displacement of theinsert in the member when the same is inverted'.

8. As an article vof manufacture, a frame comprising al single metallicpunching and including a peripheral groove adapted to' receive aninsert, said groove being defined f by peripheral flanges turned back onportionsf said frame, said flanges being 1ntegral with said frame andincluding side and end flanges, the flange associated with one end ofsaid frame being spaced from the ends of the associated side flanges toform a slot through which` an insert may be readily introduced into theperipheral groove, said end flange serving to prevent the insert .frombeing displaced from the frame when the same is inverted, and curvedband porwith the frame anda-f tions formed integral flanges for enablingsaid frame to be detachably lfastened to a pencil, or the like, saidframe having lthe anges positioned on the pencilside so as to present asubstantially.l

flat and smooth appearance.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 28th day of June,1926. l EARL R.JOHNSON.

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